Occasionally, footsteps outside were clearly audible. Even a slight cough or a few words spoken were incredibly distinct.

He could hear heavy, labored breathing from the adjacent room. That was Paul. Aurum smirked, chuckling softly. Paul seemed quite impatient.

He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing as he gazed at the woman he loved. He mocked Paul, but in reality, he could hardly contain himself!

He had known Gale for so many years, yet he had never even properly held her hand. Whenev